Associate Underwriter - Senior Underwriter, Life Sciences
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James River Insurance is a specialty insurer operating on an approved non-admitted basis across the United States. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.
At James River Insurance we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovations, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork.
Job Summary
James River Insurance is seeking candidates for its Life Sciences underwriting division and will consider hiring at the Associate Underwriter, Underwriter, Senior Underwriter, Underwriting Specialist and Executive Underwriter levels. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing underwriting data in order to determine if risks meet corporate underwriting standards, calculating appropriate premium, determining proper terms for acceptable risks, and responding to brokers when risks do not meet underwriting guidelines. The candidate will also be responsible for developing and maintaining profitable business relationships with brokers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
Analyze new business opportunities and develop renewal strategies
Attain quote, premium and division goals as assigned
Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers
Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to negotiate with brokers on placements
Assist the Underwriting Manager/Division Manager with training, mentoring and on-boarding of new employees.
Travel to meet with brokers within assigned territory at least three times per year
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to effectively and properly select, evaluate, model, determine coverage, rate, document, quote and bind accounts
Ability to effectively assess risk
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment to complete assignments within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed processes and standard accepted underwriting practices
Solid knowledge of underwriting philosophy and techniques
Proven problem solving and decision making skills
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to multi-task
High level of initiative and motivation
Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed
Solid customer service and relationship building skills
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet researching
Experience and Education
Associate Underwriter
Bachelors Degree or a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
Industry associated classes or courses preferred
Underwriter
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 2 years of related underwriting experience, preferably in Excess and Surplus lines
Preferably pursuing courses toward professional designations or continuing education.
Senior Underwriter
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years underwriting experience, preferably in Excess and Surplus lines
Professional designation is preferred
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James River Insurance is a specialty insurer operating on an approved non-admitted basis across the United States. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.
At James River Insurance we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovations, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork.
Job Summary
James River Insurance is seeking candidates for its Life Sciences underwriting division and will consider hiring at the Associate Underwriter, Underwriter, Senior Underwriter, Underwriting Specialist and Executive Underwriter levels. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing underwriting data in order to determine if risks meet corporate underwriting standards, calculating appropriate premium, determining proper terms for acceptable risks, and responding to brokers when risks do not meet underwriting guidelines. The candidate will also be responsible for developing and maintaining profitable business relationships with brokers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
Analyze new business opportunities and develop renewal strategies
Attain quote, premium and division goals as assigned
Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers
Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to negotiate with brokers on placements
Assist the Underwriting Manager/Division Manager with training, mentoring and on-boarding of new employees.
Travel to meet with brokers within assigned territory at least three times per year
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to effectively and properly select, evaluate, model, determine coverage, rate, document, quote and bind accounts
Ability to effectively assess risk
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment to complete assignments within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed processes and standard accepted underwriting practices
Solid knowledge of underwriting philosophy and techniques
Proven problem solving and decision making skills
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to multi-task
High level of initiative and motivation
Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed
Solid customer service and relationship building skills
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet researching
Experience and Education
Associate Underwriter
Bachelors Degree or a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
Industry associated classes or courses preferred
Underwriter
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 2 years of related underwriting experience, preferably in Excess and Surplus lines
Preferably pursuing courses toward professional designations or continuing education.
Senior Underwriter
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years underwriting experience, preferably in Excess and Surplus lines
Professional designation is preferred
#LI-AF1
#LI-Remote
Apply Now